FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS


nf.18.094

2018/5/7


2018 Expression of Interest Greenland Halibut (Turbot) for 2+3K and 3LMNO

DFO wishes to advise harvesters who want to participate in the 2018 <65' fixed gear fishery for Greenland Halibut (turbot) in divisions 2+3K or division 3LMNO, that they must submit an expression of interest application to Fisheries and Oceans by May 25, 2018. Applications are available by contacting Fisheries and Oceans at (709) 292-5171.

For the 2018 fishing season, permits will be used to manage both the 2+3K and 3LMNO Greenland Halibut (turbot) fishery. Once all expression of interests has been received, the permit trip limits for fisheries in 2+3K and 3LMNO will be set.

Fish harvesters are required to email or fax expression of interest application to the Area Chief of Resource Management at David.Small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or fax number 709-292-5205. Applications must be received by Fisheries and Oceans by May 25, 2018. A valid e-mail address must be included in the application as all future correspondence will be conducted by email. Applications are available by contacting the following phone number (709) 292-5171. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Contact:


David Small
Area Chief, Resource Management
(709) 292-5167
david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Wayne King
Senior Area Representative
Tel. (709) 896-6157
E-mail: wayne.king@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Kelly Firmage-O'Brien
A/Resource Manager
Tel. (709) 772-5845
E-mail: kelly.firmage-o’brien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca